by Jess | May 21, 2013 | DIY
{above 3 photos by BrisStyle, the rest are by me} Today I gave my first ever craft workshop! I’ve given so many talks over the last few years, but it’s the first time I’ve taught something like this… well… ever! My workshop was offered as...
by Jess | Mar 22, 2013 | DIY, Reviews
When my friend Katia contacted me and asked if I’d like to try out one of her cute felt toy patterns, how could I say no? We all know sewing is not my thing, but I’m always willing to give it another crack… especially when there is a cute kitty to be...
by Jess | Jan 10, 2013 | DIY, Handmade
One of my favourite parts of attending the recent Woodford Folk Festival was the huge array of creative workshops that were on offer. The Festival has a whole section devoted solely to hands-on creativity – called Artisania – and man, did I feel excited...
by Jess | Jan 3, 2013 | DIY, My life
Why, hello there, 2013! I have plans for you… I wonder what you have planned for me? And hello to you, lovely readers, welcome back for another year. This marks the 6th year I have been blogging away here on ED. Wow. I can’t quite believe it’s been...
by Jess | Oct 15, 2012 | Guest Posts, how-to
You know at least one of them, I bet. Maybe he’s your cousin, your work colleague or the woman you play roller derby with. These people make their way through the ups and downs of life with a smile on their face, their glass half full and their eyes peeled for...
by Jess | Oct 8, 2012 | DIY, Guest Posts, Wonderful Things
This is a guest post by October’s Special Guest Blogger – Brooke McAlary of Slow Your Home. A simple life? A slow home? What the…? A simple life is boring. It’s predictable. And slow? Slow is the opposite to what we should be doing, right? Because...
